Air quality statement lifted, local smoke remains in forecast
Environment Canada’s special air quality statement for the Peace region ended on September 9th, but residents are being told to continue to expect smoky skies.
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Fort St John Today: BBQ, Breakfast and Chili
In this edition, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy delicious food in the community. Plus, events happening Sep 9th to 15th, 2025.
RCMP officers in Chetwynd search for second wanted individual
Chetwynd RCMP officers are searching for a wanted man, Jared Colten Lepretre.
Video Family pleads for information on missing woman after anniversary of her disappearance
Police officers in the Northern Rockies are looking for information on Karen Tessier, who went missing from Fort Nelson more than a year ago.
Energy giant confirms up to 25 per cent global workforce reduction
ConocoPhillips confirmed its global workforce will be slimmed down by up to 25 per cent, but there is no news on how many jobs will be affected in the Peace region.
Chetwynd RCMP search for man wanted for assault, mischief
Chetwynd RCMP officers are turning to the public for help finding a wanted man, Chad Joseph Alex Gauthier.
From wages to pickets, here are five things to know about B.C.’s public service strike
Job action affecting public service workers in British Columbia has entered its second week, and expanded to Fort St. John on September 9th.
Fred Fest raises thousands for new wheelchairs and cancer battle
Two successful fundraisers were held at the fifth annual Fred Fest in 2025, with $22,555 collected for the Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary and $5,190 for local people battling cancer.
Energy sector faces growing cybersecurity risk, expert warns
Felix Kan, chief executive of cybersecurity company Cyberbay, says aging technology makes energy companies particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Fort St. John BCGEU workers to join province-wide strike
The B.C. General Employees' Union represents 191 workers within Fort St. John, where there will be a strike on September 9th.
BCCDC reports six new measles cases in northern B.C.
The number of confirmed measles cases in B.C. so far this year reached 250 on September 8th, and more than 70 per cent are located in the Northern Health region.
‘I’m super happy’: Fort St. John strongman talks provincial title win
Alex Lorincz won the B.C. Strongman Provincials on Labour Day weekend while nursing a forearm injury.
Woman facing assault charges after reported stabbing to be arraigned
The person arrested following a reported stabbing in Fort St. John on August 28th, Kayla Trudeau, is scheduled to return to court in early October.
Bluff Creek wildfire shrinks by five hectares
A wildfire that ignited south of Chetwynd in Bluff Creek on September 3rd decreased in size to 14 hectares on September 5th.
Work to restrict Taylor Bridge to single lane alternating traffic overnight for three weeks
Dawson Road Maintenance has announced another round of nighttime repairs for the Taylor Bridge running from September 22nd to October 10th.
Enrolment in School District 60 remains ‘stable’ for 2025-26 year
According to district superintendent Stephen Petrucci, early figures put enrolment at approximately 6,000 students in School District 60 for the 2025-26 year.
Peace River North MLA reports from Northern Health leadership meeting
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy says he met with senior Northern Health officials to discuss concerns raised in his healthcare survey.
Fort St. John Hospital Foundation buys new machine to help patients with complex wounds
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation has purchased a ActiV.A.C., also known as a Wound VAC, which uses negative pressure wound therapy to improve treatment for patients recovering from complex wounds.
Moose Media’s Block Party returns to 100th Street
Moose Media’s 12th annual Block Party returned to 100th Street on September 6th, 2025.
Northern Health to host open house about reduced on-call hours at health centre
The open house on September 7th has been scheduled to address Northern Health's decision to reduce on-call hours at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre.
Fort St John Today: BBQ, Breakfast and Chili
In this edition, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy delicious food in the community. Plus, events happening Sep 9th to 15th, 2025.
RCMP officers in Chetwynd search for second wanted individual
Chetwynd RCMP officers are searching for a wanted man, Jared Colten Lepretre.
Video Family pleads for information on missing woman after anniversary of her disappearance
Police officers in the Northern Rockies are looking for information on Karen Tessier, who went missing from Fort Nelson more than a year ago.
Energy giant confirms up to 25 per cent global workforce reduction
ConocoPhillips confirmed its global workforce will be slimmed down by up to 25 per cent, but there is no news on how many jobs will be affected in the Peace region.
Chetwynd RCMP search for man wanted for assault, mischief
Chetwynd RCMP officers are turning to the public for help finding a wanted man, Chad Joseph Alex Gauthier.
From wages to pickets, here are five things to know about B.C.’s public service strike
Job action affecting public service workers in British Columbia has entered its second week, and expanded to Fort St. John on September 9th.
Fred Fest raises thousands for new wheelchairs and cancer battle
Two successful fundraisers were held at the fifth annual Fred Fest in 2025, with $22,555 collected for the Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary and $5,190 for local people battling cancer.
Energy sector faces growing cybersecurity risk, expert warns
Felix Kan, chief executive of cybersecurity company Cyberbay, says aging technology makes energy companies particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Fort St. John BCGEU workers to join province-wide strike
The B.C. General Employees' Union represents 191 workers within Fort St. John, where there will be a strike on September 9th.
BCCDC reports six new measles cases in northern B.C.
The number of confirmed measles cases in B.C. so far this year reached 250 on September 8th, and more than 70 per cent are located in the Northern Health region.
‘I’m super happy’: Fort St. John strongman talks provincial title win
Alex Lorincz won the B.C. Strongman Provincials on Labour Day weekend while nursing a forearm injury.
Woman facing assault charges after reported stabbing to be arraigned
The person arrested following a reported stabbing in Fort St. John on August 28th, Kayla Trudeau, is scheduled to return to court in early October.
Bluff Creek wildfire shrinks by five hectares
A wildfire that ignited south of Chetwynd in Bluff Creek on September 3rd decreased in size to 14 hectares on September 5th.
Work to restrict Taylor Bridge to single lane alternating traffic overnight for three weeks
Dawson Road Maintenance has announced another round of nighttime repairs for the Taylor Bridge running from September 22nd to October 10th.
Enrolment in School District 60 remains ‘stable’ for 2025-26 year
According to district superintendent Stephen Petrucci, early figures put enrolment at approximately 6,000 students in School District 60 for the 2025-26 year.
Peace River North MLA reports from Northern Health leadership meeting
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy says he met with senior Northern Health officials to discuss concerns raised in his healthcare survey.
Fort St. John Hospital Foundation buys new machine to help patients with complex wounds
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation has purchased a ActiV.A.C., also known as a Wound VAC, which uses negative pressure wound therapy to improve treatment for patients recovering from complex wounds.
Moose Media’s Block Party returns to 100th Street
Moose Media’s 12th annual Block Party returned to 100th Street on September 6th, 2025.
Northern Health to host open house about reduced on-call hours at health centre
The open house on September 7th has been scheduled to address Northern Health's decision to reduce on-call hours at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre.
